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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.89, 1,461.48 and 511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.89, 1,461.48 and 511.54 is: 767.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.89 : 1,461.48 = 511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.89/1,461.48 = 511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.89x = 1,461.48 × 511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.89x = 747,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,605.48/973.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.65

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